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Not too long ago did I come across a listing of a multi-million dollar home that one of the beds in the listing photos did not have a bedskirt. Now, you’re probably thinking that I’m being picky and wondering how I would ever notice a thing like that. Well, that’s my job. I’m very detail oriented and before becoming the Realtor® extraordinaire that I am today, was that of an interior decorator and home stager.  So you would think it would be the job of that highend Realtor® to recommend to their clients to hire a stager, or even better-it would [...]

Don't you just love a good garage sale? How do you make your garage sale unique and stand out from the rest? Here are some good tips to keep in mind before, during and after the big day! 1. What’s your goal?  Your goal should be to rid yourself of excess clutter, and NOT bring it back in the house. Price things right. Check out prices on line first and price your stuff accordingly. Gone are the days on twenty five cent anything, unless it came from the dollar store. Don’t forget, the dollar store has things for $3 now! 2. Ask [...]

Packing up your entire life is never a fun task, but like anything else, one bite at a time and you will devour it all. Here’s how to move like a pro: […]

First and foremost; Do you like them? You should. You’ll be spending a lot of time with them.   Be Sherlock Holmes and do a little research on them. Have you checked out their website? Is the website cohesive, well put together and does it align with the kind of person you are? Do they look professional online because most people looking for a home look online first.   Do they have testimonials from previous clients? Have you met any past clients? Referrals are great but if you don’t know anyone in the area, ask to speak to their previous [...]

If you aren’t the type to have a garage sale or sell your gently used items online, I recommend you host a Swap Party! I have hosted a few before and now it's become an annual event. It’s an opportunity to see your friends and give away things that you once loved but no longer need. Your friends generally are in the same age group and life-stage as you, so the items they bring are usually really cool and easy for someone to love as much as you did. No need to be embarrassed about the cost or style of the item(s) you bring, [...]

We all know this saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure." But when it comes to donating your used home goods, be it a chair, flower pot, old cutlery or unwanted bedding or clothing, we tend to forget that we can donate all these items to charity. I hear time and time again from people who only see it as 'trash'. They forget the abundance we have, and how grateful others would be for these gently used item. There are so many less fortunate people, like abused mothers who have to flee their home with just the clothes on [...]